Jefferson Township in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Ringling Manor-1916

Photographed By Don Morfe, December 8, 2015

1. Ringling Manor-1916 Marker

Inscription. Pre-Revolutionary Petersburg Forge. Later the site of Alfred T. Ringling Estate. Circus acts auditioned in mansion. Animals and circus equipment often housed in outbuildings.

Erected 1977 by Morris County Heritage Commission, National Register of Historic Places, New Jersey Register of Historic Places.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 41° 0.525′ N, 74° 31.026′ W. Marker is near Jefferson, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is in Jefferson Township. Marker is on Manor Drive. The property was purchased by the Saint Stanislaus Friary-Capuchin Franciscans in 1967. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Manor Drive, Oak Ridge NJ 07438, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Milton Village (approx. 0.9 miles away); George Chamberlain House (approx. one mile away); Bicentennial Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Remembrance (approx. 1.8 miles away); Roll of Honor (approx. 1.8 miles away); Township of Jefferson Veterans Monument (approx. 1.8 miles away); WTC Artifact #K-0010 (approx. 1.8 miles away); Morris County (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.

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Photographed By Don Morfe, December 8, 2015

2. Ringling Manor-1916 Marker

Note the name St. Stanislaus above the front door.

Ringling Manor-Saint Stanslaus Friary Capuchin Franciscans image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, December 8, 2015

3. Ringling Manor-Saint Stanslaus Friary Capuchin Franciscans

Ringling Manor-Front view of the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, December 8, 2015

4. Ringling Manor-Front view of the building

Ringling Manor-Front view of the building-left side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, December 8, 2015

5. Ringling Manor-Front view of the building-left side

Ringling Manor-statue on front lawn image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, December 8, 2015

6. Ringling Manor-statue on front lawn

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 12, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.